Keys and doors/Keyless access with push-button start system
may damage the battery or
cause circuit malfunctions.
– Do not wash the access key
fob in an ultrasonic washer.
– Do not leave the access key
fob in humid or dusty loca-
tions. Doing so may cause
malfunctions.
– Keep the access key fob away
from magnetic sources.
– Do not leave the access key
fob near a personal computer
or home electrical appliance.
– Do not leave the access key
fob near a battery charger or
any electrical accessories.
– Do not apply metallic window
tint or attach metallic objects
to the windows.
– Do not fit non genuine acces-
sories or parts.
. If the access key fob is dropped,
the integrated emergency key in-
side may become loose. Be care-
ful not to lose the emergency key.
. When traveling in an airplane, do
not press the button of the ac-
cess key fob. If any button of the
access key fob is pressed, radio
waves are emitted and may affect
the operation of the airplane.
When carrying the access key
fob in a bag, take measures to
prevent the buttons from being
pressed accidentally.
NOTE
. The operational/non-operational
setting for the keyless access function
can be changed. For the setting proce-
dure, refer to “Disabling keyless ac-
cess function” F2-12.
. For detailed information about the
operation method for the push-button
ignition switch while the keyless ac-
cess function is switched to the non-
operational mode, refer to “Access key
fob – if access key fob does not operate
properly” F9-17.
. The keyless access with push-but-
ton start system uses weak radio
waves. The status of the access key
fob and environmental conditions may
interfere with the communication be-
tween the access key fob and the
vehicle under the following conditions,
and it may not be possible to lock or
unlock the doors or start the engine.
– When operating near a facility
where strong radio waves are trans-
mitted, such as a broadcast station
2-5
and power transmission lines
– When products that transmit
radio waves are used, such as an
access key fob or a remote trans-
mitter key of another vehicle
– When carrying the access key fob
of your vehicle together with the
access key fob or the remote trans-
mitter of another vehicle
– When the access key fob is
placed near wireless communica-
tion equipment such as a cell phone
– When the access key fob is
placed near a metallic object
– When metallic accessories are
attached to the access key fob
– When carrying the access key fob
with electronic appliances such as a
laptop computer
– When the battery of the access
key fob is discharged
. The access key fob is always com-
municating with the vehicle and is
continuously using the battery.
Although the life of the battery varies
depending on the operating conditions,
it is approximately 1 to 2 years. If the
battery becomes fully discharged, re-
place it with a new one.
. If an access key fob is lost, it is
recommended that all of the remaining
access key fobs be reregistered. For
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